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The Cost of Fast Fashion

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The Cost of Fast Fashion

Once upon a time, most clothes and shoes were often hand made in the home country of their designer. They were what we would now call “expensive”, and because of the price, people took extremely good care of their items, as due to their cost the items would need to last almost a lifetime.

These days however, with consumers now driving fashion trends as opposed to fashion designers and therefore driving down the cost of fashion, the world of “fast fashion” has almost completely dominated the way we think and buy our clothes. We want the latest trend in our hands now, at an affordable price. When clothes cost almost the same as a large coffee, it’s hard to resist buying it, indeed in every colour. And when we get bored of said items, or when the items fall apart after only a handful of wears, we think nothing of throwing it away and possibly buying it again. However, while fast fashion is certainly friendly to our wallets, it also comes at a more expensive cost in the long run to ourselves and the planet.

If you’re not familiar with fast fashion, think of retailers such as H&M, Zara, Forever 21, TopShop, Nasty Gal, Asos, Boohoo and Missguided. These retailers are typically restocked on a regular basis – in some cases every 2-3 days, hence the term “fast fashion” – all to keep feeding fashion consumers’ continuing need for new, on-trend, cheap clothes.

There are certainly some benefits of having access to fast fashion – for example, not everyone can afford a pair of $1,500 Chloe Susanna studded boots, but a pair of very similar ones from Zara at $200 (or less if on sale) seems more affordable, right?

Now let’s look at the mathematics of our fashion consumption. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women spend approximately $3400 per year on clothing and apparel, or $283.33 per month. A good percentage of this fashion expenditure (some studies suggest even as high as 40%) is on fast fashion. Further, this study suggests that women have around $500 worth of unworn clothing in their closets! How often have you come home with something that was cheap, only to realise that it didn’t actually look as good as when you tried it on in the store (if you did try it on)? And because it was so cheap, the effort of going back to the store to return it wasn’t worth it? This could be money that goes toward your $1,000 project!

This only touches on some of the reasons why we should reconsider fast fashion. If you’d like to know more about the impact of fast fashion, the movie True Cost gives a confronting view of the effect of fast fashion on people and the planet. The book Overdressed is a great read on how fast fashion is changing us as a society, how it has impacted business, and of course its effect on the environment. On my blog I give a few alternatives to shopping from fast fashion outlets to become a more responsible fashion consumer.

Stay tuned next week when I talk about how we can buy less by buying well (and some budget-friendly ideas to snag those Chloe Susanna boots at half the retail price)!

Eileen is a blogger at 5feetofstyle.com, where you can find style inspiration, "how to wear" tips, and capsule wardrobe ideas. She is also a full-time mum of two, Food Network addict, and unabashed dog person.

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Just send us your skype details and preferred time of call to get started!

Loving our videos but want to talk to SugarMamma directly about your situation and financial goals? Great news, Skype appointments as well in office appointments are available with SugarMamma.

Appointments cost $220 and go for 45-60 minutes, of which are prepaid via PayPal or bank deposit and must be booked online. The SugarMamma office is located in the heart of Darlinghurst, Sydney with metered parking nearby.

During your appointment, SugarMamma will go through with you all your financial stresses and concerns, then help you set some realistic financial goals to work towards, including practical steps to help keep you stay on track and focused. The appointments are relaxed and uplifting, with the focus on increasing your level of financial education and awareness around money so that you can make powerful shifts going forward.

By the end of the consultation, you should feel less stressed, more motivated and excited about your financial future, with specific goals to work on. Additionally you will have SugarMamma’s personal contact details so that you can reach out again if required, with ongoing coaching available.

Times Available

Monday 6am -4pm - Skype and office meetings

Tuesday 6am -4pm - Skype and office meetings

Wednesday 6am -4pm - Skype and office meetings

Thursday 6am -4pm - Skype and office meetings

Sunday - by special request

Location

Skype name "CannaCampbell"

SugarMamma/SASS Financial office

242 Palmer Street Darlinghurst

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